University of Wyoming - WYO Yearbook (Laramie, WY)

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Campus Buildings Constructed of Native Stone Tlie University of Wyoming campus com- prises nearly 160 acres and has a commanding view of the mountains rising to a])j:)roximate- ly 12,000 feet. The carefully planned campus has la vns, grounds and gardens planted with evergreen and other trees, some over 50 years old. The University presents a pleasing aspect with many new and modern buildings, con- structed of native stone, quarried a few miles from the campus. The area south of Old Main has been set aside as a park and is laden with memories and traditions of the University. Old Main houses the administrative offices of the Uni- versity and was the first building to be com- pleted on campus in 1887. Old Main was ex- tensively remodeled in 1949. Ever since the Wyoming Union opened in 1939, it has been a headquarters and meeting place ol the campus.

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Completed in the summer of 1958, the William Robertson Coe Library oilers ideal facilities for study and research. The library has collections grouped in three major subject areas— the humanities, social science and education, science and technology. The book stacks in each area are open to all students and faculty. 8

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Athletic Dormitory The Athletic Dormitory, located between the Education Building and Wyoming Hall, was built in 1928 and is the dorm ol 150 athletes on athletic scholarships here at the University of Wyoming. Wyoming Hall Wyoming Hall is a modern fireproof dormitory with 200 rooms housing 400 men. Opened in 1950, each room has a private lavatory, two clothes closets and complete furnishings. Hoyt Hall, freshman women ' s dormitory, houses 160. Built in 1916, it bears the name of John B. Hoyt, first University president. Knight Hall was named after Emma Howell Knight, a former dean of women. The upper-class and freshman women ' s dormitory was first opened in 1941, with South VV ing being addetl in 1950, making a capacity of 225. 1 10